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INFO: Secondary ELA February 2023 Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 07 Feb '23

07 Feb '23

Please find attached the Secondary ELA Newsletter for February 2023. Share with interested parties in your networks. Thank you, Naomi Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: Art Contest Deadline & CUWP Summer Institute
by Watkins, Naomi 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

BETTER DAYS SHE STARTED IT - ANNUAL STUDENT ART CONTEST [Header featuring student art of various Utah women.] Utah women make history, but they're often missing from our textbooks, classrooms, and public art. We need your help to change that! Better Days' annual student art contest is open for submissions through January 25, 2023. Winners in each age category will receive cash awards and prizes from Utah businesses, and they'll be displayed at the State Capitol on at our student event on February 22! 2D-format artwork will also have the opportunity to be part of a special traveling exhibit with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Download the flyer<https://www.utahwomenshistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Student-Art-Co…> for all the details, and submit your art here<https://forms.gle/qv5XwTDjhVVVyk6o9>! Students grades 4-12: Create an original piece of art portraying a woman in Utah history who made a difference in your community. Submit a high-res photo or two of the artwork and a 300-word artist statement telling us: * Why you chose the woman you portrayed, * What she did for your community, * How your artwork tells her story, AND * What you're inspired to do to build on her legacy of leadership. Judges will evaluate entries based on: * Interpretation of theme * Creativity * Clarity * Artist Statement * Originality (extra points for highlighting a woman who isn't already featured in an illustration at utahwomenshistory.org/bios<https://www.utahwomenshistory.org/bios> Educators: Share this contest with your students and consider making it a class assignment! We have lesson plans<https://www.utahwomenshistory.org/tools-for-educators/>, scavenger hunts<https://www.utahwomenshistory.org/explore-the-history/activities/scavenger-…>, virtual field trips<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QObgP-m3ZNY&t=2s>, and more activities<https://www.utahwomenshistory.org/explore-the-history/activities/> to get your students thinking. It's also a great question to ask parents, relatives, or the local historical society. Check out the virtual exhibit of past winning entries here<https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/fff19345c0564e7f9e07acbf6adea003>! The Central Utah Writing Project (CUWP) is currently accepting applications from teachers from all grade levels (K-university) across all subject areas for our annual three-week Summer Institute in June. Applications are due January 31, and we'd love you to pass this information along to teachers you think might be interested in this professional development opportunity. What is CUWP? A local affiliate of the National Writing Project, CUWP is an organization dedicated to helping all teachers, regardless of grade level or content area, become better teachers of writing within their disciplines. It encourages teachers to see themselves as writers with something to say. How would attending CUWP's Summer Institute (SI) benefit me? SI offers a place to associate with other teachers looking to improve their teaching of content writing. You'll learn strategies and gather ideas to help you everyday in your classroom. You'll have time to think about writing instruction and have time to write yourself. You'll earn 6 college credits at a deeply discounted cost (about $300) or the equivalent in PD points (no cost). And while you'll work hard, that effort is interspersed with food, friendship, and fun. At the end, you'll become a CUWP Fellow. When and where is the CUWP Summer Institute (SI) held? We meet on BYU campus from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm four days a week the last three weeks of June. This summer's dates are: Pre-Institute Kick-Off: Friday, March 24, 2023, 5:00-8:30pm Running Start: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 8:30am-3:30pm Summer Dates: (8:30am - 3:30pm each day) Monday, June 12 - Thursday, June 15 Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, June 23 Monday, June 26 - Thursday, June 29 How do I apply? If this sounds like an enriching and rewarding experience, please apply via the link provided here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqJpDCmnzKiHny1dMZCM74EAKqJ6xCU0O…>. Note you will need a letter of support from your administrator as well (template provided here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QiGv6WVl5xshCJ8ZILD1hex90Cf5HRrjMQTE_0z…>). If the three week Summer SI is too big a commitment for this upcoming summer, please consider joining us for the One Week Summer Institute (information forthcoming on the CUWP website). Contact: Dr. Amber Jensen Assistant Professor of English Education Brigham Young University Office: JFSB 4096 Phone: (801) 422-2234 Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: New Ethnic Studies Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

Feel free to share and subscribe. Stay informed about all things Ethnic Studies in Utah. Learn exemplary ways to teach about history, culture, and diversity in the classroom, along with sharing great opportunities for students, teachers, and families in the community. Within the last legislative session of 2022, Senate Bill 244<https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/SB0244.html> was passed to incorporate Ethnic Studies into Utah's Core Standards and to review the contributions of Utahns of diverse ethnicities in the state. For a quick summary, view some Highlights of the Mandate<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I4Qs79swlbwuicwbPACK18eIP-PpwSAO/view?usp=…>. The Ethnic Studies Commission<https://le.utah.gov/committee/committee.jsp?year=2022&com=SPEESC> has been charged with making recommendations on how this goal can be achieved. In the previous meetings, the commission members have heard a lot from interest groups, community members, and educators regarding their thoughts on this bill's impact on education in Utah. These meetings are open to the public and welcome stakeholder feedback. The next commission meeting will be held after the 2023 legislative session. If you are interested in staying up to date on this work, subscribe to the UEN listserv for Utah Ethnic Studies<https://lists.uen.org/mailman3/lists/utah_ethnic_studies.lists.uen.org/>. Have a look at the January Newsletter: [cid:image001.png@01D92A89.A29BDCB0]<https://sway.office.com/Aw2HOKP6BI4oa7zW?ref=email> Ethnic Studies Newsletter<https://sway.office.com/Aw2HOKP6BI4oa7zW?ref=email> January 2023 Go to this Sway<https://sway.office.com/Aw2HOKP6BI4oa7zW?ref=email> Thank you! Have a wonderful day! All the best, Etiana E. Coley Mells Ethnic Studies Education Specialist Title IV-A, Stronger Connections Grant Manager Teaching & Learning Department Utah State Board of Education eva.coleymells(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:eva.coleymells@schools.utah.gov> 385-295-7947

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REMINDER: Let's Talk!: Creating Conditions for Civil Dialogue in Our Schools
by Watkins, Naomi 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

What: Please join colleagues across all academic disciplines for a free professional learning opportunity, "Let's Talk! Creating Conditions for Civil Dialogue in Our Schools," where you can learn and practice strategies to foster productive civil dialogue in our classrooms and school communities. Who: The facilitator will be Mary Ellen Daneels, a National Board Certified teacher who taught at West Chicago Community High School for 27 years, and who currently serves as the Director of the Illinois Civics Hub and Illinois Democracy School Network. When: * Option 1: Tuesday, January 31st at Granite School District from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. * Option 2: OR 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. * Option 3: Wednesday, February 1st at USBE Basement West from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. * Option 4: OR 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Action: Please click here<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/622…> to register for one of the free professional learning opportunities. Information: For additional information, please see the attached flyer. You can also contact Brenda McMurtrey with any questions at brenda.mcmurtrey(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:brenda.mcmurtrey@schools.utah.gov>. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: January 2023 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 11 Jan '23

11 Jan '23

Please find attached the Secondary ELA Newsletter for January 2023. Share with interested parties in your networks. Thank you, Naomi Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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ACTION: Public Comment Open for Humanities and Professional & Tech Communication Supplemental Standards
by Watkins, Naomi 14 Dec '22

14 Dec '22

Supplemental standards have been developed for two English language arts courses: 1) Humanities and 2) Professional and Technical Communication. These standards supplement the Utah Core Standards for English Language Arts and have been created to provide Utah educators with guidance on the specific knowledge and skills for students to learn when enrolled in these two courses. USBE staff is seeking 30-day public feedback to gather stakeholder input to guide finalizing these standards. This public feedback window is open December 14, 2022 to January 13, 2023. Supplemental Standards and Public Comment Survey for Humanities<https://forms.gle/3bEUuwJXeC5dYFwL6> Supplemental Standards and Public Comment Survey for Professional and Technical Communication<https://forms.gle/vdjAdGCXWkUrcNJq6> If you have any questions about the standards or the survey, please contact naomi.watkins(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:naomi.watkins@schools.utah.gov> Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: November 2022 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 07 Nov '22

07 Nov '22

Please find the November 2022 Secondary ELA newsletter attached. Feel free to share with other interested educators. Thank you! Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: October 2022 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 07 Oct '22

07 Oct '22

Please read and distribute the October 2022 Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SATcc7nKUkBm7l6WSewiWDTvi_0tPDDH/view?usp=…> to your applicable educators. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: USBE Student Advisory Council (SAC) Applications Open
by Watkins, Naomi 25 Aug '22

25 Aug '22

Utah State Board of Ed. Student Advisory Council (SAC) Applications Open As you may know we have a Student Advisory Council that provides recommendation to the Utah State School Board. We have open seats this year in state board voting districts 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, and 14, which are primarily Weber Co. to Davis Co., West side of Salt Lake Co., and Provo to Southern Utah (minus Washington)-see map at this link<https://citygate.utleg.gov/legdistricting/comments/plan/177/12>. We would appreciate you sharing this information with the appropriate personnel in your LEA to get the word out for students to apply to serve on this council. It is a great opportunity for Juniors! **** It's that time of year! We are looking for high school juniors from any academic standing, experience, or background to apply and join the Student Advisory Council (SAC) for the next two years! The Student Advisory Council advises the state board of education on the student perspective to everything the board is doing including: standards for core courses like social studies and English language arts, student impacts of board regulations, teacher licensing and preparation, school safety and mental health, education legislation, etc. These 15 students have direct exposure to state board members, the state superintendent, legislators, and so much more. It's a really unique and great opportunity for a student to offer their opinion and perspective to the State Board regarding how to make education in Utah better. The SAC is comprised of one student from each state board member's voting district and half the SAC is open each year for new applications. This year we are looking for students from state board voting districts 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, and 14. A student can find their home address at the following link<https://citygate.utleg.gov/legdistricting/comments/plan/177/12> to find out which state board voting district they live in. If they live in any of the state board voting districts listed above they are eligible to apply. Applications are due Friday Sept. 2nd can be filled out at this link: https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4URR9BuEEgTOYuy . Please note that students may respond to the short answer questions in writing or upload a video response in the application. If you have any questions please reach out to the SAC Advisor Jeff Van Hulten at Jeffrey.vanhulten(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:Jeffrey.vanhulten@schools.utah.gov> Thanks for passing this along to the students! Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: August 2022 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

Hello, Secondary ELA Colleagues: The August 2022 Secondary ELA Newsletter is available to view<https://www.canva.com/design/DAFJCJCxdAU/kw47a15LOvJEWKSvtApkWw/view?utm_co…> online or via the attachment. Please feel free to share with applicable educators. Thanks so much, Naomi Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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